Category Archives: Political Philosophy

SCOTUS Watch

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Joe Benning

The Federalist Society, scourge of the “living Constitution” and defender of liberty, provided in 2016 a list of 25 candidates it preferred as nominees for the Supreme Court. Whereupon candidate Trump announced, with a lot of fanfare and a little … Continue reading →

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Dateline August 8, 2017—Lenox Massachusetts

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Joe Benning

The Kemble Inn, located in Lenox, is just a mile or so down the road from Tanglewood. A classic New England Inn, it features spectacular views of the Berkshires and a decent restaurant where a very good Amarone will set … Continue reading →

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The First Duty of Intelligent Men

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Joe Benning

“Sometimes the first duty of intelligent men is the restatement of the obvious.” George Orwell   With Orwell’s aphorism in mind I am reminded of when I served as a juror in a trial.   It was a criminal case … Continue reading →

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Charlie Gard, Requiem in Pace

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Joe Benning

There was a time not so long ago when courts would intervene if parents refused to get medical help for a gravely ill minor child. Now, in England, we have the case of Charlie Gard. In that case the courts … Continue reading →

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The Impeachable Mr. Trump

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Joe Benning

It is now beyond dispute that the Russian government of Vladimir Putin sought to influence the outcome of the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. That the Russian government tried to subvert the American political process should come as no surprise—they’ve been … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Important Speech in Poland

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Joe Benning

Stranger things have happened. With storm clouds gathering speed over Russia, China, Iran and North Korea President Trump not only conducted himself like a grown-up, he delivered a speech in Poland that sounded positively Reaganesque. He delivered a much-needed affirmation … Continue reading →

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Commencement Season

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Joe Benning

The season is upon us when the good and great serve up the traditional pabulum to young graduates about the importance of following their dreams. And right on cue Hillary Clinton arrived to deliver the commencement address at Wellesley College. … Continue reading →

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Conservatives Have Some Explaining to Do

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Joe Benning

  Going on 4 months since the Inauguration, self-professed conservatives who backed Trump for the Presidency have a lot of explaining to do. To say that Hillary Clinton was and is a menace to liberty (not to mention decency) while … Continue reading →

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Preet Bharara: It’s About Time

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Joe Benning

Aloha   As the salutation suggests, this post is coming from Hawaii, where we have been living these last three weeks. Thanks to the wonders of Airbnb we rented a cottage in Maui near Makawao, a little cowboy town planted … Continue reading →

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Mr. Bannon Goes to CPAC

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Joe Benning

  In a fascinating address given at the CPAC annual convention, Trump political strategist Steve Bannon explicitly articulated the framework for the Trump Presidency over the next four years—and possibly beyond. His speech to the convention made it clear that … Continue reading →

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